Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 4:8
Revelation 4:8. And the four living creatures With an allusion to the seraphim represented in Isaiah’s vision; had each of them six wings about him Which they used in part to express their reverence and humility, and in part to show readiness and expedition in performing the orders and commands of God. See on Isaiah 6:2-3. And they were full of eyes within Bengelius reads κυκλοθεν και εσωθεν γεμουσιν οφθαλμων , round about and within they are full of eyes: round about signifying their... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 4:6-7
Revelation 4:6-7. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal Wide and deep, pure and clear, transparent and still. Both the seven lamps of fire and this sea are before the throne, and both may mean the seven Spirits of God, the Holy Ghost; whose powers and operations are frequently represented both under the emblem of fire and water. We read again, Revelation 15:2, of a sea as of glass, where there is no mention of the seven lamps of fire; but, on the... read more